Schroders Australia chief executive Simon Doyle to retire

Simon Doyle’s two-year tenure as CEO and 22-year career at Schroders Australia will wind down over the next few months, after an announcement confirmed he will retire from the business early next year.

Doyle, who first joined Schroders Australia in 2003 and worked his way up to spearhead the firm’s Australian fixed income and multi-asset capabilities, is set to be succeeded by former Chief Executive Officer and Country Head of UBS Asset Management, Australasia, Alison Telfer, who will take on the role in February 2026.

Telfer, who also spent over eight years at Blackrock in senior leadership positions including Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of Australasia, will report to Schroders Plc Group Chief Financial Officer, London-based Meagen Burnett.

“Simon has made a truly exceptional contribution to Schroders over his 22 years with the business. His pioneering approach to multi-asset investing and commitment to innovation set a new standard in our market,” Burnett said.

“More recently, under his leadership as CEO, our Australian business has successfully navigated ongoing industry change and transformation within the wider Schroders business globally, ensuring we continue to deliver for our local clients and position Schroders for future growth.

“Alison was the standout candidate to lead the Australian business and build on Simon’s success. Her experience, strategic mindset, energy, and knowledge of the Australian financial landscape will be critical as we look to build on the positive momentum in the Australian business and its valued contribution to the growth of Schroders Plc.”

Doyle was credited with leading the business through both “internal and industry change”, and transitions the business over to Telfer’s leadership with strong investment performance, positive flows and growing assets under management (AUM).

“It has been a privilege to lead Schroders Australia as CEO, and previously as Head of the Multi-Asset and Fixed Income investment teams. The business is in good shape,” Simon Doyle, CEO of Schroders Australia, said.

“We are seeing positive flows in all major strategies, and our investment teams are performing well. Alison is an experienced investment leader, the right person to take Schroders forward in Australia, and now is the right time to make this transition. I look forward to watching the business thrive under her leadership.”

Telfer currently serves as Chair of the Funds Management Committee Board of the Financial Services Council (FSC) and is a director on the Financial Services Council board.

“I have admired Schroders’ strength in investing and commitment to the Australian investment community over many years,” she said.

“I am thrilled to take the baton from Simon to lead this wonderful business and continue to build upon the exceptional capabilities of the local and global platform.”